I was on here awhile ago. I don't have the internet at home and I have been really busy at work so I haven't had time to respond or update.

I am now getting a decent shave with a M3 Power. I told everyone that I was having problems getting a close shave and a shave that didn't hurt for a couple of days after.

Their recommendations were to get a brush and some good soap and get rid of the Power battery activated shaving nightmare. Well, I tried with a brush and good soap from the Gentlemens place. I first tried this with my M3 Power (with the battery on) I needed a comparison. It was okay. I then used a regular Mach 3 no battery. You could hear the screams miles away. It hurt so bad to shave that I didn't even finish.

I kept reading and saw that I should be soaking my face with a towel or for me a shower head as hot as I can stand it. This helped soooo much. Everything combined and I can get a BBS in most areas. I tried the Mach 3 regular again and it still hurt too much.

I think I can get a better shave and be able to shave more often, as with this shave I still have to wait until the hair comes in a bit before it doesn't hurt so much. So, now I am thinking about a disposable razor. I wanted to see what a disposable SE felt like so I went to a local Barber shop, the other one isn't open on Mondays, and found out some very interesting info. The first thing I learned is tat 24 USD is way too much to pay for a straight shave with a disposable razor. Second, California state laws require barbers to only use disposable. Well, I didn't get the test shave but I will find another one cheaper.

SE or DE disposable? I have very dark thick facial hair.